Denmark: notarial and documentary services
How someone in Denmark can get a certified copy of a British passport, obtain documents for marriage purposes and view informative notes.
Overview
The British embassy can provide certain notarial and documentary services for British nationals in Denmark.
However, where local notaries can provide services, the British embassy will not provide them. In many cases, notaries public or lawyers can provide services more cheaply, quickly and conveniently. You can also make an appointment at your local courthouse for notarial and documentary services.
You must make an appointment for each service that requires your personal attendance.
Before booking, make sure you have selected the correct service and that the document will be accepted by the relevant authority. This could be the local town hall, registry office, tax authorities, immigration office or another authority either in Denmark, the UK or a third country. The British embassy cannot confirm that certificates or services will be accepted; only the relevant authority can provide this information.
You can get examples of the wording of the consular certificates to present to the relevant authority for advice. Please send us an enquiry using our online form with your request.
If you think you have an urgent need for a notarial service, and no appointments are available exceptional circumstances will be considered. Please email consular.copenhagen@fcdo.gov.uk
Services we provide in Denmark
Make a certified copy of a British passport
This service is for customers who need certified photocopies of British passports.
What you will need to bring with you:
- the document to be copied
- the correct fee – see the list of fees and payment options
- proof of identity/address – see what we will accept as proof
Book an appointment to make a certified copy in Copenhagen.
Services provided elsewhere
Marriage
Check the laws in Denmark to make sure you can get married. Your marriage will be recognised in the UK if:
- you follow the correct process according to the law in Denmark
- it would be allowed under UK law
The person conducting your ceremony or venue can help you understand the processes you need to follow to get married, including what documents you’ll need.
You’ll need a certificate of marital status from Denmark’s Agency of Family Law. If you live, or recently lived, in the UK the Danish authorities may also ask for a no trace letter from the General Register Office to confirm your marital status.
If you have any concerns or issues that arise from this service, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Life Certificates
We no longer provide life certificates for British nationals claiming a British pension abroad. Please refer to the list of people working in a recognised profession who can do this for you.
Data protection
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office holds and uses data for purposes notified to the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998. Such personal data may be disclosed to other UK government departments and public authorities.
Disclaimer
This information is provided as a general guide and is based upon information provided to the embassy / consulate by the relevant authorities and may be subject to change at any time with little or no notice. Accordingly, the FCDO and the British embassy / consulate will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information. For all notarial and legalisation services it is the responsibility of the customer to ascertain the precise requirements of the person requesting the notarial or legalisation service and to satisfy themselves that the service provided by the embassy/consulate will be accepted.
Last updated 14 May 2024 + show all updates
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Update on marriage guidance.
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Updated text and new links
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Access rules to Embassy updated due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Change in notarial and document services available in the Embassy due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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EU Exit update: Marriage information with link to the Danish Agency of Family Law, English language website on certificates of marriage
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Amended July 2018
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Added instructions to book an appointment online for these services.
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First published.